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Little Harvard Academy

Excellence Begins Here.

A Premier Early Learning Experience in Columbia, SC

About Our Academy

Where Excellence Meets Early Education

Our academy is designed for families who value excellence. We foster advanced cognitive development, articulate expression, disciplined curiosity, and confident character — ensuring that each scholar is not only prepared for the next academic milestone, but poised to excel beyond it.

With purposeful structure and personalized guidance, Little Harvard Academy shapes emerging minds into capable thinkers, principled leaders, and future innovators.

Eagle Ages 6 Weeks - 5 Years
Licensed & Insured
📚 Academic Excellence
🍎 Nutritious Meals
Our Story
Little Harvard Academy classroom Learning environment
Our Programs

Programs for Every Stage

Age-appropriate curriculum designed to nurture growth at every milestone

Infant Program

Infants

6 Weeks - 12 Months

Building trust, language, and first discoveries

A warm, nurturing environment with gentle routines. Tummy time, sensory play, music, and plenty of cuddles to build trust and security.

  • Low child-to-teacher ratio
  • Daily activity reports
  • Individualized feeding schedule
Toddlers Program

Toddlers

1 - 2 Years Old

Encouraging independence, vocabulary, and social growth

Hands-on exploration through art, movement, and imaginative play. Building language, social skills, and independence every day.

  • Structured & free play balance
  • Early literacy activities
  • Potty training support
Preschool Program

Preschool

3 - 4 Years Old

Early academics, creativity, and confidence

Building foundational academic skills through creative, play-based learning. Children develop early reading, math concepts, and social-emotional intelligence.

  • Early math & literacy
  • Creative arts & expression
  • Social-emotional development
Pre-K Program

Pre-K

4 - 5 Years Old

Kindergarten readiness, leadership, and structured learning

School-readiness curriculum covering math, reading, science, and social-emotional skills. Getting your child ready to thrive in kindergarten.

  • STEM activities
  • Phonics & early reading
  • Leadership development
Enroll Today

Begin Your Child's Journey

Give your child the gift of an exceptional early education. Enrollment is now open for all programs — Infants through Pre-K.

  • Experienced, certified educators
  • Safe, stimulating learning environments
  • Nutritious meals included

Enrollment Inquiry

Testimonials

What Parents Are Saying

Hear from families who trust Little Harvard Academy

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions from parents

We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We are closed on major holidays — a holiday schedule is provided at enrollment.

We serve children from 6 weeks through 5 years old. Our programs include Infants (6 weeks - 12 months), Toddlers (1-2 years), Preschool (3-4 years), and Pre-K (4-5 years).

Yes! We provide nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily. Our menus follow USDA guidelines. Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions at enrollment.

You can start by filling out our enrollment inquiry form on this page, scheduling a tour, or calling us directly at (803) 363-9974. We'll guide you through the enrollment process and answer any questions you have.

Our curriculum is designed to foster academic excellence through age-appropriate, play-based learning. Each program focuses on cognitive development, social-emotional skills, literacy, math, and creative expression to prepare children for the next stage of their education.

Absolutely! We encourage all families to schedule a tour so you can see our classrooms, meet our teachers, and learn more about our programs firsthand. You can schedule a tour using the form below or by calling us.
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